MALTA ISD

NEW BOSTON, Texas — 1 schools

220
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,361
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MALTA ISD operates 1 public schools serving 220 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 223 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bowie County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,361 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 11.1% local, 77.4% state, and 11.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $65,986 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #830 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 4.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.7% White, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools.

Malta El accounts for 100.0% of all MALTA ISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MALTA ISD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MALTA ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 4.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.5%
Federal
77.4%
State
11.1%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
830 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bowie County county, where this district is located.

$859
Studio/mo
$868
1 BR/mo
$1,101
2 BR/mo
$1,369
3 BR/mo
$1,657
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$65,986
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in MALTA ISD.

White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 7.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in MALTA ISD

School Enrollment
Malta El
223

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MALTA ISD?

MALTA ISD has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 220 students.

How much does MALTA ISD spend per student?

MALTA ISD spends $10,361 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #830 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in MALTA ISD?

The average teacher salary in MALTA ISD is $65,986 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MALTA ISD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bowie County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of MALTA ISD?

MALTA ISD students are 85.7% White, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MALTA ISD?

MALTA ISD has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #830 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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